The Chartographers
Top 40 & Pop Music
"Every album: ranked." The Chartographers is your go-to pop music podcast. Founded by Evan Sawdey & Taran O'Reilly, The Chartographers invites guests to come by and rank an artists' entire album discography from worst to best. We debate, we joke, and have those music-nerd discussions you've always wanted to have, now streaming on demand. So with its Season Five now premiering, keep on listenin' -- 'cos you know that we'll be!
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"Every album: ranked." The Chartographers is your go-to pop music podcast. Founded by Evan Sawdey & Taran O'Reilly, The Chartographers invites guests to come by and rank an artists' entire album discography from worst to best. We debate, we joke, and have those music-nerd discussions you've always wanted to have, now streaming on demand. So with its Season Five now premiering, keep on listenin' -- 'cos you know that we'll be!
Language:
English
Episodes
The Third Annual Chartie Awards
11/29/2021
After two years of waiting, the Charties are finally back! Recognizing the wild guests, conversations, and overall insanity of Seasons 4 & 5, join Evan, Taran, and permanent Charties co-host John Gleason Teske for another madcap evening of comedy, nostalgia, and blink-and-you'll-miss-them tangents. Were your favorite episodes nominated? What's the opposite of a Susan Lucci? All of this and more at the Third Annual Chartie Awards!
Duration:02:10:13
#60.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Run The Jewels
8/23/2021
Just when you didn't think there was gonna be a Christmas f---ing miracle, in comes The Chartographers with their last episode of Season 5: a Happy Hour Minisode about Killer Mike, El-P, and Run The Jewels! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest Sam Thomas as they talk about guest verses, Definitive Jux, Meow the Jewels, "Don't Speak", and so much more. Thanks for listening all season! /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN...
Duration:00:31:08
#60.3 The Chartographers: Run The Jewels
8/18/2021
Our epic RTJ Season 5 finale is wrapping up, but oh my darling don't cry: we're ranking the full discography of Run The Jewels now! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest Sam Thomas as we call Ticketron and go through for very different and wild albums and rank 'em all. Nobody Speak? How about everybody does! Sound off in the comments below. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ linktr.ee/samsparro ]....
Duration:00:23:14
#60.2 The Chartographers: El-P
8/17/2021
True Story: we love El-P. The rapper-producer who cut his teeth in Company Flow who later would make up half of our Season Finale artist Run the Jewels, El-P is a force unto himself, having also given us a trove of indie-rap staples via his Definitive Jux label. Thus, we're celebrating the man's discography and rankin' it all from Worst to First. A cinematic episode that was filmed on Deep Space 9mm. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album...
Duration:00:22:04
#60.1 The Chartographers: Killer Mike
8/16/2021
Comin' in with that Ric Flair drip to our season finale, which means that Evan, Taran, and special guest Sam Thomas [IG: @ham_sand_witch] are diving head-on into the Run The Jewels Cinematic Universe, starting with Killer Mike. We rank his studio albums and say "Grind Time Rap Game Bang Bang Bang" about as many times as he does on mic (just kidding: he says it way more). /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that...
Duration:00:22:06
#59.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Joni Mitchell (1968-1979)
8/9/2021
In order to prep for the Happy Hour Minisode on Joni Mitchell, we had to drink a case of you and we're still standing on our feet. That's right: Evan, Taran, and special guest Ali Keirn dive into all things Joni, ranging from her treatment by the music press in the '70s to the covers of her songs to her controversial album covers. Turn us on (and turn us up!), we're a radio (but actually a podcast). /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their...
Duration:00:29:25
#58.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Ween
7/26/2021
If you're listening to The Chartographers' Happy Hour Minisode about Ween, then you're exactly where you're at. Join Evan, Taran, and Chartographers All-Stars J.C. Sciaccotta and Jon Harvey as they plumb the depths of Ween's back story, ranging from insane song inspirations to surprisingly queer-friendly lyrical asides to talking about, of course, "The Argus". It's a transdermal celebration everyone can get behind. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger...
Duration:00:31:56
#58 The Chartographers: Ween
7/19/2021
Get your passports stamped, 'cos we're going to Brown Town! In one of the most hotly contested debates in Chartographers history, Evan, Tarna, and special guests (and Chartographers All-Stars) J.C. Sciaccotta and Jon Harvey dive into everything Gene and Dean Ween, ranking their wild, challenging, and utterly insane discography from worst-to-first. If you disagree, you know what those mutilated lips can kiss. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020...
Duration:00:54:40
#57.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Bibio
7/12/2021
Why so serious? 'cos we're talking about Bibio, of course! After ranking all of Mr. Wilkinson's records, leave it to Evan, Taran, and special guest Nathan Stevens to dive into Bibio's many EPs, the feeling of synesthesia , and why cuddle parties are going to be the new thing. Enjoy! /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN YEARS(Mush Records). Support them by snagging it here [ brothertiger.bandcamp.com/album/golden-years ]....
Duration:00:25:47
#57 The Chartographers: Bibio
7/6/2021
Get ready friends, 'cos we're gonna Light Up The Sky with some of our hot takes on Bibio! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest and recording artist Nathan Stevens as we dive into all things acoustic and breakbeat and lovely and cow-assisted. A lovely springtime field of a discography goes under our critical microscope with some conclusions that may just make you take off your shirt. Enjoy! /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX...
Duration:00:35:28
#56.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Modest Mouse
3/29/2021
The ocean may breathe salty, but we always breathe in some sweet alcohol when doing a Happy Hour Minisode, especially when the artist in question is Modest Mouse! Join Evan, Taran, and Chartographers All-Star Nico Pashka as we talk about Ugly Casanova, Isaac Brock's secret band signings, and oh so much more. Trust us: you might need some Dramamine for this one ... /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN YEARS(Mush Records)....
Duration:00:29:55
#56 The Chartographers: Modest Mouse
3/15/2021
If my favorite album gets low on the ranking, would you please bury me with it? That's right: this week is all about everything Modest Mouse, as Evan, Taran, and special guest (and Chartographers All-Star) Nico Pashka join together to do the cockroach, board some boats, and set some lampshades on fire in order to rank all things Modest Mouse. You'll float on with us, all right? /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get...
Duration:01:00:13
#55.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Metallica
3/8/2021
Podcast, Rise! That's right: after ranking all of the albums of Metallica, leave it to Evan, Taran, and special guest Phil O'Reilly to go all-in on the group's many other legacies and side-projects, talking about everything from their worst song to their documentary to the inexplicable weirdness of THROUGH THE NEVER and so much more. We hope you forgive us though: we want to be Unforgiven, 2. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album...
Duration:00:47:12
#55 The Chartographers: Metallica, Pt. 2
3/1/2021
If you're wondering for whom the bell tolls for, it's for Evan, Taran, and special guest Phil O'Reilly as they rank the albums of Metallica! Join the trio as they get down to a daring Top 5, eventually settling on one album that truly is the MAS-TER! MAS-TER! It may not be what you think, but something tells us you'll enjoy the journey, wherever it may roam. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [...
Duration:00:27:51
#55 The Chartographers: Metallica, Pt. 1
2/22/2021
Gimme fuel, gimme fire, give me a podcast I can admire! That's right, it's Metallica time at Chartographers HQ, which involves Evan, Taran, and special guest Phil O'Reilly figuring out which Metallica record they want to rank at number "One". Join them on this headbanging journey where our opinions are so strong that nothing else matters. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ linktr.ee/samsparro ]....
Duration:00:37:42
#54.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Childish Gambino
2/15/2021
This week is a wild one, friends. After two whole ranking episodes, leave it to Evan, Taran, and special guest Cody Gordon (IG: kid_kody92) to argue everything Childish Gambino and Donald Glover, arguing over ATLANTA, GUAVA ISLAND, and oh so much more. Also we talk about The Mandolorian a bit. It gets weird. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by Brothertiger off of their 2012 album GOLDEN YEARS(Mush Records). Support them by snagging it here [...
Duration:00:29:28
#54 The Chartographers: Childish Gambino, Pt. 2
2/9/2021
Now that it's almost over, you'll never be sober after listening to Childish Gambino Pt. 2 episode of The Chartographers! Yes, Evan, Taran, and special guest Cody Gordon (IG: kid_kody92)couldn't contain all their Donald Glover album-ranking madness in a single ep, so here is where we determine what the the truly best Childish record is. You gotta find out it what it is, but when you do, will it be euphoria? Will it feel like summer? Find out! /// Our theme song for this episode is...
Duration:00:24:35
#59 The Chartographers: Joni Mitchell (1968-1979)
2/7/2021
The painted ponies go up and down, just like the album rankings when we discuss the work of none other than Joni Mitchell! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest Ali Keirn as they talk about Joni's first ten incredible records. We don't need no paper from the city to tell us we got a very special episode on our hands here. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Everything" by Sam Sparro from his 2020 studio album BOOMBOX ETERNAL. Get that record here [ linktr.ee/samsparro ]. Used with...
Duration:00:44:38
#54 The Chartographers: Childish Gambino, Pt. 1
2/2/2021
So they see us (the podcasters) in the streets and they like "Okayyyy, Okayyyy." But seriously, the real talent, as always, with Mr. Multihyphenate himself, Childish Gambino. This week, Evan, Taran, and special guest Cody Gordon (IG: kid_kody92) dive into all things Donald Glover, tracking his hits as we rank his wild discography from worst-to-best. The debate is so intense, it bleeds over into a two-parter. You might just find out the answers in 3005. /// Our theme song for this episode is...
Duration:00:30:40
#53.5 Happy Hour Minisode: Nickel Creek
12/14/2020
Ahoy! Well friends, it's time to enter the NCU (the Nickel Creek Universe) to talk about all things Chris, Sara, and Sean! Join Evan, Taran, and special guest (and Chartographers All-Star) Kerida O'Reilly as we discuss their worst song, seeing both Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers live, the rapturous discography of I'm With Her, and oh so much more. It's guaranteed fun: we'd even sign on a dotted line with that promise. /// Our theme song for this episode is "Turquoise (Skyline)" by...
Duration:00:35:41